It took decades, but when Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire finally teamed up in 2021, the result was nothing short of iconic. Despite being two of country music’s biggest stars, the queens had never recorded a song together—until they joined forces for a powerful rendition of “Does He Love You,” originally a 1993 hit by Reba and Linda Davis.
A Duet Fans Never Knew They Were Waiting For
The emotionally charged track, written by Sandy Knox and Billy Stritch, dives deep into heartbreak and betrayal, as a wife and mistress ask each other: “Does he love you like he loves me?” Reba and Dolly brought a fresh edge and timeless class to the song, releasing it as part of Reba’s 2021 three-disc project Revived Remixed Revisited—and fans instantly fell in love. It debuted in the Top 50 on Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart, proving legends never fade.
“I’ve always wanted to sing with her,” Dolly said in a 2021 interview with Andy Cohen. “And I don’t know why we never did it until now. But we really sounded good together.”
Reba echoed the sentiment:
“It’s crazy we hadn’t sung together before. We’ve shared stages, supported each other—but never recorded anything. It was about time.”
From Rivals to Sisterhood—On Screen at Least
In the song’s cinematic music video, the two play love rivals who confront each other at a moody club. With drinks in hand and raw emotion in their voices, they trade verses across a table before uniting on stage for a goosebump-worthy finale.
“My favorite part? Just getting to hang out and chat with Dolly between takes,” Reba shared. “We played rivals in the video, but by the end it was like—‘You can have him, I don’t want him!’ It was a blast.”
What’s Next for Country’s Royal Duo?
With undeniable chemistry and glowing praise for one another, fans are left wondering—will there be a round two?
“We’ve talked about doing more together,” Reba hinted. “She’s witty, warm, and just a joy to be around. I’d love to work with her again.”
And who knows? With Reba starring in her new sitcom Happy’s Place, maybe we’ll even see Dolly drop in for a guest role. Until then, their unforgettable duet reminds us: sometimes, the best things in music take time—but they’re always worth the wait.
🎥 Watch Dolly and Reba’s epic “Does He Love You?” video below 👇👇👇
